maid of honor
Bride's right hand
A maid of honor is a bride's chief attendant at a wedding—typically her closest friend or sister.
She helps plan celebrations, holds the bouquet during vows, and stands beside the bride at the altar.
When the attendant is married, she's called a matron of honor instead.
Her sister served as maid of honor.
Long formal garment
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- tulleFine net fabric
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
corsage · updo · heels · jewelry · color-coordinated · hemline · alterations · matching
Most trusted companion
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- sisterhoodBond among women
- companionOne who keeps company
- soulmateDeeply compatible life partner
bond · trust · history · loyalty · childhood friend · chosen family · ride-or-die · inner circle
Female institutional supervisor
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
- attendantOne who assists others
- witnessOne who attests
- escortOne who accompanies another
Support spurring continued effort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- calmingInducing a settled state
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- adviceGuidance on decisions
loyalty · patience · empathy · stress relief · pep talk · hand holding
Oral communication ability
- tributeOffering of respect
- anecdoteBrief account of incident
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
glasses · clink · roast · sentiment · memories · humor · heartfelt · storytelling
Arranging for future events
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- organizationStructured group with purpose
emergency kit · speech writing · rehearsal dinner · seating arrangements
gown
Long formal garment
dress · corsage · updo · heels · jewelry · color-coordinated · hemline · alterations · matching · elegant
bestfriend
Most trusted companion
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- sisterhoodBond among women
- companionOne who keeps company
soulmate · bond · trust · history · loyalty · childhood friend · chosen family · ride-or-die · inner circle · kindred spirit
matron
Female institutional supervisor
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
- attendantOne who assists others
- witnessOne who attests
escort · processional · train bearer · wedding party · entourage
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- calmingInducing a settled state
- confidanteTrusted female friend
advice · loyalty · patience · empathy · stress relief · pep talk · hand holding
speech
Oral communication ability
cheers · glasses · clink · roast · sentiment · memories · humor · heartfelt · storytelling · well-wishes
planning
Arranging for future events
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
- schedulingAssigning times to events
organization · emergency kit · speech writing · rehearsal dinner · seating arrangements
- ceremony participantsofficiant, celebrant, best man, groomsman, ring bearer
- royal weddingsroyal wedding, royal couple, wedding rings, royal engagement, wedding dress
- wedding etiquetteRSVP, seating chart, wedding vows, vows, bridal traditions
- wedding prepbridal shower, dress fitting, dress shopping, guest list, invitations
- ceremonial rolesbest man, bride, groom, ring bearer, flower girl
- honorific rolesvaledictorian, salutatorian, best man, prom king, prom queen